Geotechnical Engineer

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia JDK Geotech Pty Full time
Geotechnical Engineer (Underground Mine) - NSW

Role: Geotechnical Engineer (Underground Mine) (JDK-015)
Sector: Mining
Location: Sydney, NSW

JDK Geotech (JDK) is actively seeking to build our Rock Engineering Team in NSW to help deliver recently awarded project scope.

JDK Geotech (JDK) is an established engineering consultancy specialising in technical services delivery and project management advice for large-scale infrastructure, transportation and mining projects across Australia.

The team of consultants arecomprisedof a range of professionals with various technical backgrounds. Operating with industry experts on major (> $2 Billion) Projects, JDK is drawn to working alongside innovative and driven professionals that stay ahead of the game in the work they do.

The candidates will form part of JDK's established technical team to help deliver technical services to various infrastructure, tunnelling and mining projects in Sydney and NSW from our Pyrmont Office.

Competitive salary, superannuation + bonus based on all overtime hours

New 4x4 vehicle for on-site/personal use

Ongoing professional training

Opportunity to join a fast-growing company with international project experience

Annual bonus structure

Key Responsibilities

Review geotechnical information for input in geotechnical design

Design,reviewand implementation of Hazard Plans, Permit to Drill & Mine and Permits to Mine

Providedaily geological advice related to the mine's current andfuture plans

Slope stability assessments, 3D modelling and underground stability review

Assess,auditandfacilitatethe assessment of existing and new underground critical areas.

Manage geotechnical risk with reference to relevant Mining Acts and Regulations

Perform stability analysis UG excavations using accepted industry practices, and where needed of slopes in open pits

Facilitate internal and external audits and inspections for technical services department

Optimising ground support policies for underground development to manage the ground conditions in a cost-efficient and practical manner

Improve selective mining processes via a reduction in stope over break and dilution. Safety focussed mindset

About You

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Tertiary qualification in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or Mining Engineering

Minimum one year of tunnelling or underground mining experience. Any coal mining experience is looked upon favourably

Clear communicator and open personality

Experience using Geotechnical & Mining Software, and Mine Planning Systems - includingLeapFrog, Minex,Plaxis,RocSciencesuite and Map3D

Experience in mine production and development operations

Strong analytical skills and understanding of statutory requirements for NSW mines

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